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Meet Conor McBride. He's even more interesting than the trouble he gets into.

A talented Irish musician reluctantly reinvents himself, disappearing into an undercover identity to search for the man who ruined his career: his own brother. On a journey from the west of Ireland to the tumultuous city of Mumbai, Conor McBride's only goal is to redeem the brother who betrayed him. But he's becoming a virtuoso of a different kind in a dangerous game where the rules keep changing - and where the allies he trusted to help him may be the people he should fear the most.

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"This is one of those times when a narrator lifts a good book just that much higher." (Audiothing)

"…sometimes you find a true gem out among the two- and three-star books. A gem just sitting there waiting to be noticed. This book is such a gem and it is worthy of your notice. It is an international thriller with a giant soul and a great deal of introspection. If you are looking for a 'shoot 'em up', this is not your book, even though there is plenty of shooting. It is the story of two brothers, and like all families, this family is complicated. The audiobook was read by Wayne Ferrell and he was amazing. His voice drew me right in and brought this excellent text to life. He demonstrated a mastery of multiple accents and, more importantly, carried the mood of the story in his tone and pacing as he read." (DWD’s Reviews)

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Just OK For Me

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Absorbing thriller with a compelling hero

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The way it made you care deeply about the characters.

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Loved it from the beginning to the end!

I can only agree with all the others. Great partnership between author and narrator. Brilliant story.

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A lot of the Irish slang is humorous. The way they have of saying simple things. Love that.

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WELL-DEVELOPED, GREAT STORY

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I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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Claire

15-07-18

How far would you go for family?

Connor would do just about anything for this family. That's probably what impressed me most about him in this book, his loyalty to Thomas was strong and unwavering, even believing that Thomas had betrayed him, he still went to extremes in the hope that it would help him.

The plot is complex, it's got lots of layer going on and the occasional side element that makes things more interesting. The characters are vivid on the page and the crime elements of the story are interesting.

It was a difficult books to put down. There was a good balance of planning and action, ease and tension, and lies and truth.

The narration was well done, good character voices especially the accents and the pace and tone are a great match for the book.

I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.

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Deb Dub

26-11-16

intriguing

excellent story. can't wait for next book in series. Wayne Farrell nailed the different dialogues perfectly so the characters came alive.

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Zerbe

14-03-16

Great book well read!

So excited that this wonderful thriller is now on Audble. Wayne Farell makes this an exciting, on the edge of your seat listen. Guare is a masterful storyteller and the book kept me enthralled from start to finish. Hope to hear more from this team and the rest of the Virtuosic Spy series